“How Can Coaching Help Me?”

This is a question I hear often from callers to my App Help Line, it’s usually one of the first things people ask. Some have tried counselling or a therapist in the past and cannot see how coaching may differ or get them results.

“Dont we need to be face to face?” – Is the next question, usually followed by

“How do I know if you are any good?” – So here are a few answers :-

Coaching differs from other forms of therapy in several very important ways.

Coaching is not NOT about your past, it’s about moving forward, so coaches do not spend lots of time trying to identify psychological problems or to diagnose conditions. We may need a general idea of what has happened or of who you are, so we have a better idea of what has already been tried and what was successful or not. We also do NOT write prescriptions or diagnose any conditions, ever! We are not here to label or judge you but to assist you in your endeavour or aid you to solve your problem.

Coaches use carefully crafted questions and fine tuned listening skills to help you find your own answers. We do not tell you what to do or how to do it, we guide you to your own solutions. This way, as a plan of action unfolds, it is likely to succeed because YOU are the one mapping it out. A coach then helps you to keep on track or adjust your plan as necessary.

We do not need to be able to see you to help you. In fact I find it better to have voice only sessions with my clients as this enables me to HEAR the things that arent being said, better. Subtle tones in a voice or hesitation in answers, can mean a lot to a trained coach and this gives me an indication of what questions need to be asked next. Asking the right questions is a huge part of being a good coach.

So how do you know, if I am a good coach or indeed the right coach for you?

Well you can goggle me or check out my website, where there is a lot of information about me and some client testimonials. If you need more go to my Cancer Blog, but ultimately it’s probably a trial and error situation. If you are not happy after the first session, then you do not need to do more. I do not require my clients to pay upfront for weeks or months in advance, and I also will refund you if you are truly unhappy (although I have never had to do this yet). I have also found that coaching can be successful in just a few sessions, with the average being around 6. Not the months on end that many seem to feel is needed. I will also allow pay as you go coaching sessions so you don’t have to pre book your time months in advance. As long as we can find a slot when you need it, you’re in.

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Coach Lin

Hi, I'm a Mother, Wife, Nana and Survivor of life and Cancer who likes to smile, have fun and help others to do likewise. As a certified coach I get to do that a lot, which is pretty awesome.!
I look forward to helping you get your smile back :)
Coach Lin

First off I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question which
I’d like to ask if you do not mind. I was curious to know how you center yourself
and clear your mind before writing. I have had a hard time clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out.
I truly do enjoy writing however it just seems like the first
10 to 15 minutes are wasted simply just trying to figure out
how to begin. Any ideas or hints? Appreciate it!

Hi. I wish i could pull an answer out of the air for you but truth is. I don’t have one.
When it comes to writing, it is a spontaneous thing for me, usually as a result of something Ive read or heard recently. A thought pops into my head and I write these ideas down quick, without organisation, then structure them later.

So when i actually sit to write, i just ramble, letting words flow through my fingers. They usually find their place quite quickly 🙂